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Darren Hayward and Yasmin Ameer Recognised as Leaders in Their Field by Chambers UK

Nov 03, 2017

The 2018 edition of Chambers UK has now been published - with Darren Hayward and Yasmin Ameer both included as ranked lawyers. Managing Partner and Head of Employment, Darren Hayward is recommended for employment while Senior Associate, Yasmin Ameer is recommended for clinical negligence and personal injury.

For more than 20 years, Chambers has published the leading directories of the legal profession and covers 50 cities and counties in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their reputation is based on the independence and objectivity of their research. Nockolds has been included in Chambers UK since 2015.

Chambers UK says:

Employment:
Darren Hayward of Nockolds Solicitors is experienced in a wide range of areas, including unfair dismissal, whistle-blowing claims and collective consultation. He is described by market commentators as 'very accessible, extremely knowledgeable and helpful.'

Clinical Negligence:
Yasmin Ameer of Nockolds Solicitors is best known for her work on brain injury and amputation cases. She represented a child who suffered severe brain damage due to a delay in delivery at birth in a claim worth approximately £10 million. One interviewee states: 'Her practical grasp is first-rate and she never lets cases get out of hand due to complications. Her advice is always correct, sympathetic and humane.'

Personal Injury:
Yasmin Ameer of Nockolds Solicitors is lauded as 'one of the most experienced brain injury solicitors in the country' when it comes to handling high-value personal injury claims. An interviewee explains: 'She is very confident with her opponents but sensitive to clients.'

Nockolds Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (”SRA”) (ID numbers 567738 & 605527). A copy of the SRA’s rules can be found at www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/handbook/code.